The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation is an environmental education center dedicated to promoting biodiversity and sustainability.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, the center offers free educational programs to fourth and seventh-grade students, providing them with interactive, hands-on science curriculum. The center's mission is to educate on the importance of biodiversity while encouraging conservation, preservation, and restoration of ecosystems. With over 6,500 students educated annually, the Biophilia Center plays a vital role in science education within the local community.

Students have the opportunity to explore interpretive exhibits and traverse the extensive trail system on Nokuse Plantation, learning about the natural environment and Florida's education standards. The center also offers informative exhibitions on reptiles, mammals, and birds of prey, as well as native plant exhibits throughout the campus. Founded in 2009 by M.

C. Davis on the 55,000-acre Nokuse Plantation, the E. O.

Wilson Biophilia Center is named after the renowned scientist Dr. Edward O. Wilson.

Located in Freeport, Florida, the center provides a unique learning experience within the Longleaf Pine ecosystem, one of the most biodiverse areas in the continental United States. Visitors can join summer day camps, enjoy recreational activities at Camp Longleaf, explore the trail system, attend special events, and participate in educational symposiums. Whether you're a student, teacher, nature enthusiast, or developer interested in gopher tortoise relocation, the E.

O. Wilson Biophilia Center offers a wealth of knowledge and opportunities to connect with nature. Visit the center during public hours, become a member to access upcoming offerings, or support their mission through donations and animal adoptions